St. Valerian of Trastevere

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Born: 177 in Rome, Italy

Died: beaten to death in 229 Rome, Italy, legend says that a violent storm broke out as they died, leading to the patronage against storms

Patronage: against storms

Feast day: April 11

Brother of Saint Tiburtius; married to Saint Cecilia. Convert to Christianity. Ministered to Christians imprisoned for their faith. Arrested and tortured for their ministry. Offered his freedom if he would sacrifice to pagan idols; he declined. Martyr.